John Ellis
Solicitor
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What I do
I am a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution Department. I joined the firm in 2023 after qualifying as a Solicitor. I studied Law (Int.) at Lancaster University, and then completed the LLM-LPC at Nottingham Trent University, I then completed my Training Contract at a high-street firm in Derby before moving to the firm.
My work is wide ranging, helping both Commercial and Civil Clients resolve their Disputes across a range of areas, including contractual disputes and boundary disputes.
Case Study
Helping a Commercial client dealing with a former employee who had breached post-termination restrictive covenants. Helping to reach a positive conclusion for our client swiftly and efficiently.
What I bring to the team
I work hard for my clients, and thrive taking on challenges to help them. I aim to bring a sense of calm and rationality to help clients through difficult situations, and help to maintain the firm’s reputation as experts Dispute Resolution.
I also bring a sense of humour to the team, and when that doesn’t work, a decent round of coffee.
Key interests
I am the current President of the Derby Junior Law Society, a Society helping to make the legal sector a welcoming environment for young professionals making their way into the industry.
Away from work I enjoy playing guitar, hockey, hikes in the countryside, and being on constant tenterhooks thanks to Derby County. A trip to the theatre is lovely treat too.
Languages
Some German, both written and spoken.
Testimonials
I have been using Smith Partnership Solicitors for a long stressful dispute resolution case. John Ellis, was fantastic, very professional, quick to respond and a great guy. I would recommend to anyone in a similar situation.
Client, Dispute Resolution - Google
Brilliant service from this firm John Ellis is very cooperative and has guided us to a great success in our case. I recommend everyone to use this firm.
Client, Dispute Resolution - Trust Pilot
Reliable friendly service. Communication by telephone or email was swiftly dealt with and we were kept fully informed on each stage of the process. Their commitment was 100%. Thank you John Ellis for all your assistance.
Client, Dispute Resolution - Trust Pilot
I had a personal dispute that had reached a point of zero resolution over the course of 6 months. A friend asked me to contact Smith's and I was introduced to their Dispute resolution Solicitor, John Ellis. From the outset John was phenomenal, he clearly laid out a strategy and worked meticulously on getting me a hugely successful outcome. All this within 6 weeks of my initial call with him.
Client, Dispute Resolution - Trust Pilot
Smith Partnership were quite simply fantastic and in particular John Ellis. Nothing was too much trouble and all of initial concerns were put to rest as early as the initial consultation. We now have, what is ours, protected and secure for the future. Thank you.
Client, Dispute Resolution - Trust Pilot
I very much look forward to using the services of John and the firm (hopefully only for conveyancing and not John's specialist skills) in the future.
I am so happy with the fantastic support received from John and I truly appreciate his warm and personable nature - if there ever was a way a solicitor should interact with a client then John makes the process optimistic, realistic and overall puts the client at complete ease. And I really also appreciated the transparent discussion on costs and also the little equalisation of rates to make the whole process truly mutually amicable.
I never thought that I would in the shortest time not only have received a contractual agreement from the other party, a penalty and all my legal costs back and also a 10% interest on the loan, clear of John's invoice - This is a stupendous result and makes me incredibly satisfied.
I will be telling everyone in my family and friend circle about SMITHS, and the reason for this is the service received from John.
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